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    Oxford area meetup?

    Hi all, I’ll be moving to Oxfordshire area soon, was wondering if there is a group that meets up on some land/campsite and does bushy stuff. It’s a shame to move from Norfolk, the current group is on a farm, so we get to shoot and forage dinner! Perhaps see some of you soon! Tom
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    Catapult Ammo

    Hi all, So getting back into catapult shooting. I'm trying out different sizes before settling on a favourite and getting good before going out and hunting. Anyway just wondering what size and reccomendations on sourcing ammo, I've been getting ball bearings off eBay so far. Welcome to...
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    Leukus

    Hi all, Looking at buying a Leuku, preferably 7" blade. Iv used a 9" on a knife and it's just too big for my liking! Iv seen a few, using the search function found some absolutely stunning antler handled and various amazing pieces. However I'm looking to just buy one off the internet, as...
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    Buying burls

    Hi all, For a while now iv been wanting to carve a kuksa out of birch burl, however I'm struggling to find a birch with a big enough burl that I can easily get (it's frowned upon to stop on the road side, whip out a saw and start cutting!) I recently found a few spots you can buy burls...
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    Jet boil help needed!

    Hi chaps, I'm looking to get my parents a jet boil for Christmas, they have taken up cycling and do love a good cup of tea for 11sies! Now I'm looking and I can see there is the zip,flash,sumo and a few other models, and I'm just wondering which one to go for! Is there a difference in...
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    Help me find a bill hook!

    So a little while ago I remember a thread and billhooks were mentioned. I followed a link and found some lovely hand solid billhooks for a very reasonable price. My searches have proved fruitless so was hoping you lovely chaps will be able to help me out finding them! As I say...
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    Soaking wet bow drill challenge

    Hi all, So thought I'd share an experience I had recently at the Royal Norfolk show, where I was helping Dave Watson from woodland survival crafts do friction firefighting demos. There was another local guy called martin who was there to help demo too. We did bow drill and hand drill, and I...
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    Varasteleka pukko

    Hi all, Recently got my hands on a varustelka (I can never spell it) pukko, the short one as found here https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/terava-stainless-jaakaripuukko-110-w-leather-sheath/51420 Just wanted to say this is a top quality knife! Really no nonsense. Feels as solid as...
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    Firebox mugs

    Hi all, So I'm looking at getting a firebox gen 2, and I was hoping for some ideas on mugs to use. I was looking at the alpkit 600 mug I believe, I was just wondering what everyone else uses? Also maybe some other pot/pan cooking ideas? Thanks!
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    In the market for a brew/cooking kit

    Hello chaps! So iv decided to retire my old army surplus kit and I'm in the market for a new one. I'm not sure if I can get all my desires in one, however I can try! So ideally I want to be able to use it with an open fire (such as the solo stoves) but also be able to stick a meths...
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    Stihl forestry axe wow!

    Hi all, So Iv seen a lot of posts on axes recently, so thought I'd pass on my experience. So the Stihl forestry axe I got for Christmas, after a lot of different axes that I didn't really get on with. I wanted an axe that would chop and split well, and wouldn't be huge or weigh a ton. Well...
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    Favourite, NON scandi knife

    Hi all! Thought we could start up an interesting thread here. Now for a lot of people, cheap mora is the way to start into bushy knife world. And scandi grinds are fantastic for doing lots with wood, I'm just wondering what is your favourite knife that isn't a scandi grind? I'll start...
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    First attempt at knife making! (Pics)

    Hi, So had a go at forging a knife and also stock removal. The forging metal was from a bearing and the stock was a piece of 3mm O1 I got from beneath the stars. Bear in mind, this is my first go, but any feedback is welcome :) I have ground down both knives now with bevels (one is...
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    SA wetterlings

    Hi all, So Iv been looking about for a new axe. (More of a want than need). I already have a GB wildlife hatchet and the GB small splitter. Im currently looking through the SA wetterlings selection and a few caught my eye. The bushman, the American forest felling axe. And the foresters fine...
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    Re handling, how do I start?

    Hi all! So I'm thinking I'm going to re handle my Gary mills Timberwolf. I handled it myself the first time, but that was 2 years ago before I knew anything about knives! So I'm wanting to take it off to make a new one with a palm swell and comfy to hold (at the moment it's not Grat after a...
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    Brew kit - what do YOU use?

    Now we all know that the best thing about bushcraft is making a nice cuppa in the woods ;) But my question to you guys is, what do you use for milk? I have a brew kit in my car and I also take it out with me on trips. I use Nescafé 3 in 1 thingys because it's easy, just add water! And I'm...
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    Wood carving knives

    Hi all, So I had a question about spoon knives a few months ago and had a fantastic response, so I thought I'd ask for my next question! So I ended up with a dave budd spoon knife (it's fantastic!) and now I have started to piddle about with some simple wood spirits and the like. So it been...
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    Bamboo fire saw help!

    Hi all! So I'm trying to get information on the bamboo fire saw. I am well practiced at the method, I'm just trying to get an understanding behind it, something I can't find on google! So I already know that the friction creates heat which ignites the dust, but I was wondering how hot does...
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    Rabbit jerky

    Hi, So just read the thread about home made jerky and it sparked a memory of someone talking about making rabbit jerky in the woods. Has anyone done this? I imagine doing it all in the woods would be a little tricky!
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    Tinder bundles! What do you use?

    So I was hoping for some ideas for tinder bundles for using bow drill/hand drill. My favourite is scraped bamboo (if I have some handy) and some dried grass with some thistle heads in the top just for Oomf! So what do you guys use? What plants/trees can you use?